UNICEF’s latest report card shows we must do better in addressing bullying in Canada says MediaSmarts

Ottawa, ON – In the wake of the April 10 release of UNICEF’s Child Well-Being in Rich Countries study, Canada’s leading digital literacy organization MediaSmarts is calling for more education to address bullying, both online and off.

Overall, Canada ranks number 17 of 29 wealthy countries in the study; however, where children’s views of their own life satisfaction are measured, Canada falls to the bottom third.

TELUS Wise Digital Literacy Program - Portal Page

TELUS is a platinum sponsor of MediaSmarts and we are proud to have been working together since 2013. TELUS Wise is a free of charge, digital literacy program, and is a testament to their commitment to empower Canadians to stay safe online. This page showcases some of the TELUS Wise resources we’ve produced together, to help ensure youth have a positive experience in our digital world. 

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Photography 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

• Create photographic works using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry
• Explore photographic possibilities and take creative risks
• Express meaning, intent, and emotion through photography
• Create photographic images with an audience in mind
• Develop and refine photographic skills and techniques in a range of styles and genres
• Demonstrate safe and responsible use of ma

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Drama 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

• Explore and create dramatic works to express ideas and emotions
• Explore dramatic works through presentation or performance
• Develop a repertoire of dramatic skills and techniques through presentation or performance
• Develop performance skills in a variety of contexts
• Intentionally select and combine drama conventions
• Experiment with a range of props, processes, and technologies
• Create dramatic works with an intended audience in mind
• Impro

Outcome Chart - British Columbia - Theatre Production 10

Curricular Competencies

Explore and create

• Explore and create theatre productions using imagination, observation, and inquiry
• Intentionally select and combine production elements with an intended audience or effect in mind
• Explore the utility of a range of props, processes, and technologies
• Explore the variety of roles that support a production team
• Demonstrate innovation in production design

Reason and reflect

• Plan and refine theatre productions
• Rec

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Health and Life Skills Grade 7

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta Grade 7 Health and Life Skills curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Cyber Security: Spam, Scams, Frauds and Identity Theft

Spam, online scams and frauds, identity theft and issues related to online purchases are a serious issue in the online world. Navigating the Web while avoiding these threats can be a challenging task.

Teaching Privacy Ethics

With younger children, the best approach is to have a clear and consistent set of rules, both at home and at school, about sharing other people’s content.